Intermediate Mechanical Engineer – Hydropower

bba; Mont-Saint-Hilaire; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Montérégie is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in hydropower projects. The role involves managing mechanical projects, conducting inspections, and ensuring quality deliverables. Candidates should have a university degree in mechanical engineering and 5-14 years of experience in the hydropower sector, along with P.Eng. registration. Join a collaborative team with a focus on innovation and mentorship to develop future talents in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Annual base salary

Access to a time bank

Group insurance plan from day one

Retirement saving plan

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5 to 14 years of relevant experience in the hydropower sector.
• Experience with installations, inspections, and commissioning.
• Must be a registered P.Eng. with OIQ or another Canadian province.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical projects for hydroelectric power plants.
• Lead client communications and project execution.
• Conduct onsite inspections and diagnostics.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Client communication

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Type of position: Regular

An overview of your future role at BBA

You’ll join our team of about 20 turbine‑generator specialists, working on hydroelectric projects across Canada. You’ll be based at our Mont‑Saint‑Hilaire or Québec City office. You’ll play a key role in all phases of engineering projects, ensuring exceptional technical quality of deliverables. Occasional site visits will also be part of your responsibilities. You’ll identify and develop new business opportunities as they arise. Finally, you’ll serve as mentor to support the growth of our Hydropower team.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform various mechanical projects for turbines, generators, mechanical speed governors, bearing lubrication and cooling, balancing and alignment of rotating parts, hydromechanical valves and balance of plant for refurbishment projects and new hydroelectric powerplants / pumped storage projects
• Play a leading role in client communications for your mandates
• Be a key team member in executing small to major modernization or new installation projects
• Solve complex problems related to mechanical components in hydroelectric power plants
• Identify, plan and organize client needs to assess the condition of their units and conduct power upgrade studies (turbines and generators)
• Lead onsite inspections, diagnostics, commissioning and testing
• Represent your area of expertise and promote it to potential clients and specialized groups in the hydropower sector
• Mentor and coach junior engineers by actively sharing your knowledge and encouraging skill development within the team
• Foster a workplace culture that promotes having fun while delivering high‑quality professional work

Qualities and Values

• Inspirational leadership
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Client‑oriented and results‑driven
• Strong intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial skills
• Efficient, both on site and at the office

Job requirements

• University degree in mechanical engineering
• From 5 to 14 years of relevant experience in the hydropower sector
• Relevant experience with inspections, condition assessments, installation, commissioning and testing
• Must be a registered P.Eng. with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or another Canadian province
• Driver’s licence
• Niveau d’anglais intermédiaire afin de favoriser une bonne collaboration avec les bureaux de BBA et/ou les clients situés dans les provinces canadiennes anglophones et à l’international. La fréquence d’utilisation de l’anglais peut fluctuer d’occasionnelle à quotidienne en fonction des projets en cours

BBA’s total Awards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Access to a time bank
• Onsite mobility premium
• Cellphone Program
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short‑term and long‑term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine program
• Retirement saving plan for regular employees
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

Benefits

• Serve as a mentor to our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• Be part of a collaborative team that shares its ideas and technical knowledge
• Join a growing business with many opportunities
• Promote our field service expertise, both internally and externally
• Participate in innovation projects

About BBA

For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we have been recognized as a 2024 Best Employer by Mercer. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender‑neutral language.

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